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Ames, Iowa Entrepreneur Resources

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Iowa Entrepreneurial Resources

Start by looking at our statewide resources. We are constantly updating our list of state resources for Iowa. These state-level resources can be very useful to Ames entrepreneurs . . . and any entrepreneurs in Iowa for that matter.

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Useful Information on Ames, Iowa

Did you know that approximately 50,000 people live in Ames? That's the count according to recent census data.

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Ames, Iowa Newspaper Advertising

Do you want to advertise your Ames, IA small business? We would highly recommend that consider advertising in local newspapers to reach Ames consumers.

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Radio Advertising in Ames, Iowa

If you are interested in radio advertising in the area, we've done a little bit of the work for you already. We've gathered information on radio advertising prices for Ames radio stations.

Starting a Business in Ames, Iowa

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Business Demographics for Ames, Iowa

Ames has more than 1,000 businesses operating within its borders. The most common types of business are shown in the table below:

Business Type
# of
Businesses
Full-Service Restaurants
58
Limited-Service Restaurants
52
Religious Organizations
38
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
28
Rooming and Boarding Houses
25
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
23
Offices of Dentists
22
Engineering Services
20
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
19
Civic and Social Organizations
17
Commercial Banking
17
Custom Computer Programming Services
17
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
17
Child Day Care Services
16
Beauty Salons
15
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
15
General Automotive Repair
15
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
15
Janitorial Services
14
Landscaping Services
14
Business Associations
13
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
13
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
13
Offices of Chiropractors
13
Residential Property Managers
13

 

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